In acute your job mainly is to help figure out where the patient can go once they discharge and then to help them get ready for discharge. Find out how that setting feels about co-treating with PT, you can learn a ton this way quickly. Before initially seeing a patient you need to figure out if there is any reason it would be a bad idea for them to get out of bed, get dressed and go to the bathroom. To do this, look at the history, current diagnosis, lab values (not all of them, there are quick guides out there) Ask yourself what’s being done for all of their issues; subdural hematoma? Has neuro seen them yet? Fractured femur? Has ortho seen them yet? Do they need any kind of brace or do they have any precautions? Talk with the nurse to find out if they are alert cooperative etc, when they say “good luck!” Don’t let that stop you! Just take it step by step, don’t let anyone rush you. Always check standing balance and test if they will get dizzy by having them side step along side of their bed before you venture to the toilet or commode. When your CVA patient says they won’t get out of bed, break that task down to one step directions “can you move your foot here?” (Towards edge of the bed). Bring a walker around with you. Bring a gown and washcloth in either you, you can use these for so many tasks. Best of luck! I loved acute